Island Lake, Illinois vs. Mount Gilead, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Gilead, North Carolina is 19.6% cheaper than Island Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,183 in Mount Gilead, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Island Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Gilead, North Carolina is cheaper than Island Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Mount Gilead
than in Island Lake, Illinois
Island Lake, IL vs. Mount Gilead, NC
Compared to Island Lake, Mount Gilead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  44.8% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower